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Why do we experience social anxiety?
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Expert Answer
Social anxiety involves fear of negative evaluation and excessive self-focus in social situations. Causes include: genetic predisposition, temperament (behavioral inhibition), learning experiences (criticism, bullying), cognitive patterns (mind-reading, catastrophic thinking), and cultural factors. CBT is highly effective.
Key Insight
Social anxiety involves fear of negative evaluation and excessive self-focus in social situations.
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